In episode 39, Johnny talks to fellow record collector and movie nut Helen Howcroft.

Helen lives in Christchurch, New Zealand and is a big fan of the Beastie Boys, all things that groove, and gangster movies.

Their chat includes an in-depth look at the films of Martin Scorsese, David Lynch and Peter Greenaway, they discuss those weird saloon doors in New Zealand video stores, and they talk about whether it’s morally acceptable to show your child The Adventures Of Milo And Otis.

This conversation was recorded online in late-March of 2025.

Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' ⁠Loco Looper⁠ game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.

You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.

Check out Johnny's new podcast series, 500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema, available wherever you get your podcasts.

In episode 38, Johnny talks to soundtrack nut, Aliens fan, and all-round good guy from Iowa, Joe Foster.

Their chat includes a lengthy discussion on Ripley’s return to LV-426, they talk about James Horner, Ed Zwick and Michael Biehn, and they discuss whether wearing a pith helmet somehow makes you able to drink beer faster.

This conversation was recorded online in mid-March of 2025.

Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' Loco Looper game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.

You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.

In episode 37, Johnny talks to teacher and podcaster, Jeremy Downing, one third of the podcasting trio Cinema In Context. You may remember, Jeremy’s co-host Sarah Watt was a guest on a recent episode.

Their chat includes a quick look at this year’s slate of Oscar nominated films, they talk about everything from J.J. Abrams’ Lost, the passion of musical theatre, and the futility of live action Disney remakes, and the length of this episode is partly explained by Jeremy pressing one of the secret buttons on My Movie DNA: an in-depth discussion on the Alien universe.

This conversation was recorded face to face in mid-February of 2025.

Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' Loco Looper game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.

You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.